The Families Commission congratulates BDO Spicers Taranaki Ltd, winner of the Employment Opportunities (EEO) Life Trust Workplace Work and Life Balance Awards and NZ Ski which won the supreme award.
The Families Commission says Parliament's passing of the flexible working hours amendment act is a major step toward improving the work life balance of Kiwi families.
This submission suggests some ways in which the Commission’s research shows that business and government could work together to find solutions and support families.
The Families Commission welcomes the 2008 Social Report which shows positive changes for many families, but says there is room for improvement in work-life balance for many working parents.
Families' perceptions and experiences of flexible work in New Zealand
This report summarises the findings of a research project conducted by the Families Commission, exploring families’ experiences of flexible work arrangements, and their impact on family life.
